A 25-year-old male is brought in by the EMS to the ER for nausea and vomiting. The patient has elevated blood sugars per the EMS. EMS and the physician are unable to get a history due to the patient’s altered mental status. The ED physician performed a comprehensive eight organ system exam. The provider addresses the altered mental status, the nausea and the vomiting. The provider orders abdominal x-ray, CT scan of the head, urinalysis, CBC, electrolytes, chest x-ray, and EKG. The patient needs a higher level of care and monitoring and the patient is transferred to ICU in stable condition. Total critical care time is 25 minutes. What CPT code is reported?
A 25-year-old male is brought in by the EMS to the ER for nausea and vomiting
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